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Three hours later, the Historic Preservation Board decided the house is just a bit … too … big …
BY MARCY SHORTUSE The people who filled the audience seats at the Wednesday, March 11 Boca Grande Historic Preservation Boar…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog
I Silverdene Emblem O’Neill (familiarly known to my family, friends, and acquaintances as Blemie), because the burden of my…
Sister’s Restaurant holding fundraiser for miracle baby, mom calls for help
BY OLIVIA CAMERON Sister’s Italian American Restaurant is one of the only places on the island to sit down for quality pizza…
Talking tackle and equipment at Saturday’s ‘Coffee with Captains’
STAFF REPORT This week’s topic at “Coffee with Captains,” to be held…
So long, it’s been good to know ya …
BY BOB ELLIOT I have often been accused by being a “homer.” For those…
The economy and artificial intelligence? Island economic pros discuss what’s going on with our money
BY OLIVIA CAMERON The 2020 Ecosummit presented by the members of the Boca Grande Economics Group detailed all of the US econ…
Round up your dogies and lasso your pardners … it’s bike parade time!
STAFF REPORT It is time once again for the Boca Grande Bike Path Parade and Woman’s Club Spring Fair, this year to be held o…
The case of the never-finished house on Little Gasparilla revisited
BY OLIVIA CAMERON Have you ever wondered about unfinished metal house that sits on Little Gasparilla? If you haven’t, then…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Strawberry Festival, a ‘mission from God,’ raised almost $80,000 this year
To the Editor: From the many volunteers of all ages involved, to local businesses and visitors, the 2020 United Methodist Wo…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Where you’re from means everything
To my Hometown, Wow, it’s a little bitter-sweet to write this letter to … all of you. Many of you have gotten to know me…